Quantum key distribution (QKD) constitutes a symmetric secret key negotiation protocol
capable of maintaining information-theoretic security. Given the recent advances in QKD …

In principle, quantum key distribution (QKD) offers information-theoretic security based on
the laws of physics. In practice, however, the imperfections of realistic devices might …

Photonic quantum technologies represent a promising platform for several applications,
ranging from long-distance communications to the simulation of complex phenomena …

Secure communication is crucial in the Internet Age, and quantum mechanics stands poised
to revolutionize cryptography as we know it today. In this Review, we introduce the …

Quantum key distribution (QKD) together with one time pad encoding can provide
information-theoretical security for communication. Currently, though QKD has been widely …

A secure communication network with quantum key distribution in a metropolitan area is
reported. Six different QKD systems are integrated into a mesh-type network. GHz-clocked …

Quantum key distribution (QKD) provides information-theoretic security based on the laws of
quantum mechanics. The desire to reduce costs and increase robustness in real-world …

A wide area quantum key distribution (QKD) network deployed on communication
infrastructures provided by China Mobile Ltd. is demonstrated. Three cities and two …

Measurement-device-independent quantum key distribution (MDIQKD) protocol is immune
to all attacks on detection and guarantees the information-theoretical security even with …

In this paper, we report on the performance of the SwissQuantum quantum key distribution
(QKD) network. The network was installed in the Geneva metropolitan area and ran for more …